Bombshell on a Budget: The Top Hair Products Under $20

We all want bombshell hair but don’t want to explode our bank account in the process. Every now and then it’s worth it to splurge on something completely worthwhile- like the professional hair dryer that cuts your drying time down by half!- but for the most part we want beautiful hair at a price we can afford. Being on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t have great products, and we prove it below with our list of the top hair products for under $20!

Hair Gel

Paul Mitchell Super Clean Sculpting Gel – $10-$12 USD

This hair gel packs a punch for a low price. Super clean and never gooey, this gel helps hold bangs back, keeps flyaways in place and smoothes braids, curls and straightened hair. The light, clean scent and super hold power make this gel a go to for any style. Also helps hair look shinier with a mix of rosemary, algae, aloe, henna and jojoba.

Hair Spray

Oscar Blandi Lacca Hairspray for Volume, Hold & Shine – $12-$16 USD

If you’re a hater of sticky, residue leaving hairspray this is the answer to your distress. The light, dry spray holds hair in place all day with a fresh, vibrant scent. A little goes a long way, so even if you only invest in the small bottle it will last for many hairstyles to come.

Shampoo and Conditioner

L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 System – $5-$8 USD

Whether your hair is desperately damaged or you’re just in need of a new shampoo and conditioner, the L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 system will blow your mind for about ten bucks. Hair will feel instantly smoother after just one use. Great choice if you are besties with your straightener or curling iron, this system will help repair damage and leave you with silky, smooth and shiny hair that looks like it’s never known heat damage.

Shine Spray

Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Glossing Spray – $5 USD

A lightweight shine spray that doesn’t weigh hair down or make it greasy? Say hello to the perfect shine spray right here. The sprayer evenly and lightly sprays hair with a mist of the silky and soft product, giving hair sheen without loosing volume. Spray onto hands then run them through hair for multi dimensional shine.

Mousse

Smooth N’ Shine Olive & Tea Tree Nourish Mousse – $4 USD

This all in one mousse is a great addition to anyone’s hair care regime. It adds shine with olive and tea tree oils, protects from heat damage and gives max volume without making hair feel dry or brittle. It’s a near perfect product to use before a blow out or to help lock in curls.

Leave-In Treatment

OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Split Ends Mender – $8 USD

Wear and tear on your hair can leave it dry, brittle and lackluster; not to mention the frizzy dead ends. Help reverse the damage with this delicious smelling leave-in treatment. A mix of coconut oil, silk and proteins help repair hair to leave it soft, silky and beautiful. Simply rub a dime-sized dollop through damp hair, making sure to give the ends lots of love.

Get better hair while leaving some money in the bank with the products above. We all deserve to look our best, so don’t ever believe you can’t afford it! Look like a million bucks without spending such a fortune.

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Kali O'RourkeKali usually ends up watching movies and TV shows when she should be writing, which means she can and will beat you at any pop culture trivia game. When not found reading or wishing it was Halloween, she dreams about one day creating a TV show that ruins people’s lives (in a good way).

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